If you have ever had water damage in your home, you know that it is a miserable thing to deal with. Maybe you are experiencing that right now and you don’t know what to do with this water damage. Whatever your situation you need to know that it is important that you disinfect your floors after water damage. Silver State Floor Restoration wants to go over many reasons why it is important that you disinfect your floors.
Prevent Mold Growth on Tile & Grout
If you have water damage there is a high chance you also have mold. It can start growing as little as 48 hours after you have had water damage. No matter what type of mold you have it can be a serious problem for your health. It can cause allergies and respiratory problems. It can cause infection in infants, children, and people with a weak immune systems. Mold spores are microscopic and they can contaminate any surface it lands on. If you have had water damage in your home you need to look at all of your floorings with a high-powered flashlight and start disinfecting the places there is mold.
Eliminate Bacteria from Tiled Floors
Not only does mold grow after flooding in a home but bacteria can live on your floors for up to 4 days. Bacteria can bring infections, allergies, and other sorts of health problems. You can find bacteria and kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, or other places where you may have water that has damaged your home. You need to make sure you disinfect after water damage has happened to get rid of the bacteria.
Remove Viruses & Bloodborne Pathogens Tile
A virus can stay on a surface for up to 24 hours. A virus can be in blood, stool, and vomit. Viruses can be the flu, meningitis, pneumonia, etc. These viruses can be transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces. This is why it is important that you disinfect after water damage. Not only can viruses happen but blood-borne pathogens can also cause diseases. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, etc. They can be transmitted through bodily fluids or even from one person to another by a needle. Because of this, you should wear protective gear when you clean up spills of bodily fluid after water damage.
Get Rid of Dust & Debris on Tile Flooring
After water damage, one of the biggest problems is dust and debris. Dust mites like to feast on dead skin cells and these dust mites are known to cause asthma attacks and respiratory issues in humans. They can also cause inflammation in the mouth, nose, and throat and make it hard to breathe. When you disinfect after water damage it can eliminate dust and debris.
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There are many reasons why it is important to disinfect your floors after water damage. If you have any questions or concerns then give Silver State Floor Restoration a call and we will gladly assist you in the right direction to resolve your water damage.
